Conte rules out two key players from Arsenal semi-final
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has revealed that both Alvaro Morata and Cesc Fabregas will miss the EFL Cup semi-final second leg against Arsenal on Wednesday.
Morata was suspended as Chelsea beat Brighton 4-0 on Saturday lunchtime, with Michy Batshuayi impressing. Batshuayi will surely now get another chance to impress, as Morata has a back injury.
Fabregas is still struggling with a hamstring injury, although there is better news in central defence. Andreas Christensen is available again.
“Morata and Fabregas are out,” Conte said in his pre-match press conference.
“They are not available for the Arsenal game. Then we have to check a couple of situations. But, for sure, Morata and Fabregas are out.
“Morata has a problem in his back, and he’s injured. As I said before, I have to check a couple of situations before making the best decision for tomorrow’s game.”
BREAKING: Alvaro Morata & Cesc Fabregas will miss the second leg of @ChelseaFC's Carabao Cup semi-final at @Arsenal tomorrow. #SSN pic.twitter.com/C2HX8eztkb
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